Salsa your way into the weekend this Cinco de Mayo at the Seaport. Start with a salsa lesson led by two dance pros and enjoy a live performance by local salsa band Grupo Centeno. The band will play two sets — at 6:30pm and 7:45pm. In between, the music will continue, and you’ll have the […]
Celebrate the Chrysler Building’s 93rd anniversary and learn more about how its fancy scalloped crown and needle spire helped it win the title of “World’s Tallest Building” in 1930. Kids will learn about New York’s famous Art Deco skyscrapers, now nearly a century old, and then inspired by their artistry, we’ll create our own spire-like […]
Paint in watercolor or use pastels and other drawing materials to capture the magical vistas of the Hudson River and the unique landscape of South Cove. An artist/educator will help […]
Calling all Citizen Scientists! Download the iNaturalist free app to learn about the vast diversity of wildlife that call BPC home. Every observation contributes to documenting the biodiversity of Battery […]
Lively 2.5-hour tour of Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, the Civic Center, and Chinatown. Meet at the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Discover more than four centuries of life and […]
Hands-on activities and engagement stations for kids of all ages provide creative opportunities that illuminate history and life at sea while enhancing your visit to the Museum’s galleries, the tall ship Wavertree, and the lightship Ambrose.
Learn about the park's rich history, many important landmarks and monuments, SeaGlass Carousel, beautiful perennial gardens designed by renowned Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf, and so much more!
Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind outdoor light festival with Illumination.nyc. The show closes tonight with a silent disco. Headphones are free; ID is required.
Every first Sunday starting March, China Institute Hoppy Rabbit Playdate program offers 1-hour open session where families can bring their children to our spacious and cozy indoor playground space to play, socialize, have fun with age-appropriate toys and activities. This is also a great time to meet children and families interested in exploring Chinese language […]
Budapest’s historic Jewish quarter is home to a thriving community of 100,000 with rich heritage and enduring spirit. On this livestreamed, virtual tour we’ll delve into the origins and evolution […]
Looking for a special Mother’s Day gift? Come to Bowne & Co. to join the talented designers in creating a festive card using the Museum’s 19th century historical printing equipment. In this two-hour workshop, you are invited to get hands-on throughout the printing process, and will get to see how the designers at Bowne use […]
Includes a 45-minute performance by various local artists singing a variety of traditional maritime work songs and ballads. Attendees are invited to sing along with the featured guests or just sit back and enjoy their performance. Following the set, the stage will open for a round-robin where attendees––in-person and virtual––can sing and share their favorite […]